Once you become a client of Bambridge Accountants, the first thing that we will look at is ensuring that you are claiming absolutely every expense you are eligible to as an dancers.

DANCERS HAVE A NUMBER OF TAX DEDUCTIONS THAT ARE UNIQUE TO ANY OTHER INDUSTRY.

Below we have put together a list of some of the expense you are entitled to as an dancers.

CLOTHING

Clothing is an extremely useful expense for dancers to claim on your tax return. Almost all dancers spend some of their income on work-related clothing, whether it be clothing for auditions, shoots or rehearsals.

Clothing is one of the more known expenses to claim. However for a smooth and pain-free tax-filing season, it is essential that you are aware of your entitlements when claiming this expense. Many dancers are subject to penalties and hold-backs due to over claiming.

USE OF HOME AS AN OFFICE

Use of home as an office is an expense that often missed out by dancers. If you use your home to apply for auditions, rehearse or any other work-related uses you are entitled to claim this expense.

You are able to claim a percentage of your household bills for your use of home as an office.

ADVERTISING

Getting your name seen and heard is a major part of being a successful dancer. Anyways you promote yourself in an effort to get ahead in your acting career is claimable. Whether you pay to be mentioned in an article or directory, run an ad campaign on your dance blog or any other forms of promotion- it's claimable.

As an American living abroad it is essential that you stay in like with your US tax obligations in order to avoid unnecessary penalties and stress. This article offers a guide on what documents American Expats need in order to file their US expat tax returns. These documents are not only necessary to finalize your US expat tax return, but also to protect yourself in the event of an Audit from the IRS.

As a American living in the UK it is normal and expected to become homesick from time-to-time. While the Americans and English have many similarities in terms of lifestyle and interests, there are always going to be some differences that are likely to make any American feel slightly homesick.

Britain may well have one of the best tea selections in the work, however many Americans wake up craving nothing but an an omelet and a hot cup of filtered coffee.

Below we have put together a guide on London’s top spots for any homesick American living in the London:

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On May 25th 2018, the IRS announced several changes in the Tax Cuts and Jobs act that affect moving, mileage and travel expenses.

Just like US Citizens and Green Card holders, US businesses must report and pay tax on their worldwide income. The individual filing requirements of each entity can be dependent on a number of factors. This article aims to break down the basics of the filing requirements for common types of foreign entities.